World Oceans Day, Florida Staycations & Much More.
June | 2021
World Oceans Day Science & Social | June 8th @ Pinellas Ale Works
World Oceans Day is coming up and we’re ready to celebrate alongside the Suncoast Sierra Club on June 8th at Pinellas Ale Works. TBEP’s Assistant Director Maya Burke will be among the night’s panelists, providing updates and answers about Piney Point, Harmful Algal Blooms, and Private Laterals.
If you’re looking for another way to celebrate, go ahead and register for our June 12th Give-A-Day Paddle Cleanup in Bishop Harbor.
Eckerd College’s TBERF-funded Microplastics Project on NBC News
Eckerd College researchers Amy Siuda and Shannon Gowans have been at the helm of a microplastics study in Tampa Bay since 2018. With funding from the Tampa Bay Environmental Restoration Fund (TBERF), their efforts identified (among other findings) the presence of microplastics in the majority of discrete surface water samples collected between November 2017 and July 2020.
You can view their final report for more detailed information and findings below.
The Tarpon Tag Story, as Told by Filmmaker G. Steve Jordan
When it comes to specialty license plates in Florida, we know you’ve got options. It just so happens that one of those options is our very own Tampa Bay Estuary License Plate, the sales of which fund dozens of community-based environmental projects each year, right here in Tampa Bay. Join the growing community of boaters, fishermen and nature enthusiasts who keep our playground on the road to recovery.
Around this time each year, our eyes are peeled for individuals who go above and beyond, conserving water resources and building backyard sanctuaries through Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ practices. If you or someone you know fits the bill, consider entering your landscape in the Tampa Bay Community Water-Wise Awards.
FYI: Today (June 1st) is the first day of our region's fertilizer ordinance. Learn more about the reason behind the ban and how to protect the bay while curating your own backyard paradise by visiting Be Floridian.
Breaking Barriers to Keeping Bees and Growing Greens in St. Pete
A closer look at the passing of Urban Agriculture Ordinance 488-H on December 3, 2020, aimed at loosening regulations on residential produce sales and community gardens.
Looking for a new pier? Check out the FWC’s Florida Fishing Pier Finder, allowing anglers to find publicly accessible fishing piers, jetties, fishing-specific bridges, and fingers around the state.
“THE FALCONER is a story of second chances: for injured birds of prey, for an abandoned plot of land, for a group of teenagers who have dropped out of high school, and for Maryland resident, Rodney Stotts.”
